Raytheon has received a $698.9-million contract to produce NASAMS fire units for Taiwan, part of a larger Foreign Military Sales effort aimed at strengthening the island’s air defenses amid rising Chinese military pressure. NASAMS uses the AIM-120 AMRAAM and integrates radar, electro-optical sensors, and networked command systems to counter aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. Enhanced versions support Link 16 and missiles like AMRAAM-ER and AIM-9X, extending engagement range and altitude.
